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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,236.35, 346,702.23 and 138,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,236.35, 346,702.23 and 138,056.67 is: 190,516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,236.35 : 346,702.23 = 138,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,236.35/346,702.23 = 138,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,236.35x = 346,702.23 × 138,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,236.35x = 47,864,555,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,864,555,355.37/251,236.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,516.04

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